HMT Sancta Maria Hospital are currently looking for a Scrub Nurse Practitioner to join our busy and diverse Theatre Department.
We are the only private hospital in Swansea offering a wide range of procedures carried out by a number of our leading consultants. As a not-for-profit organisation, Sancta Maria Hospital is passionate about putting the patient first and we are committed to developing a five-star hospital which will set new standards in clinical care and patient experience in South West Wales.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as scrubbed or circulating practitioner for surgical cases over a variety of specialties. They will work in a dual role where safe and appropriate and work towards obtaining the Surgical First Assistant qualification in due course. The Scrub Practitioners will support the consultants and Endoscopy Lead to provide Endoscopy services within the department.
The post holder will supervise and support less experienced and unqualified members of staff and act as a role model. They will take an active role in identifying their and others learning needs and be proactive in closing knowledge and skills gaps, creating and sustaining a firm foundation within the department to underpin practice. The Scrub practitioner will take an active role in identifying and contributing to process improvement and participate in quality monitoring activities. They will act as Team Leader on occasion, when appropriate and safe to do so and dependent on progress within the post.
About us
At the Healthcare Management Trust, we are committed to delivering the highest quality healthcare and understand that our well-trained, passionate team of employees lie at the heart of delivering the service our patients and residents expect. Our team of employees share our vision to provide world-class healthcare, and we continuously improve the skills within our workforce to ensure we maintain our position within the healthcare sector. We know our team have a wealth of knowledge and experience, and by working together we develop an exciting and innovative workplace.
Benefits include
* 35 days annual leave pro-rata (including bank Holidays)
* Enhanced pay for unsociable hours
* Private medical insurance
* On-going training and development
* Quality work environment
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Long Service Recognition
* Team Working
* Staff Referral Scheme
* Enhanced Maternity Leave
* Cycle to Work Scheme
Job responsibilities
* Liaise with the Team Leader and Theatre Co-ordinator as appropriate to ensure seamless episodes of care and to identify and communicate any issues or potential problems as early as possible.
* Instigate/Participate in WHO safety checks, team briefs and debriefs.
* Liaise and communicate with other departments as necessary e.g. Ward, Radiology, Inpatient Bookings.
* Liaise and communicate with external services as necessary e.g. Laboratory Services, Sterile Services.
* Establish clear communication with patients, their families and care givers, using interpersonal skills to invoke empathy and reassurance regarding assessment, care and treatment.
* To ensure accurate and comprehensive nursing/theatre records, in all formats, are maintained using appropriate documentation.
* Contribute to a supportive working environment, which is conducive to uphold morale and well-being of all staff.
* Check and maintain stock levels within the department, communicating effectively with stores department and using established processes for procurement of stock and equipment.
* Receive, check and sign-off loan kits as delegated.
* Keep up to date with local and national peri-operative initiatives.
* Contribute to the development and update of Policy and Procedures. Comply with implementation of guidelines (e.g. NICE, AfPP) where appropriate, in line with Quality Governance.
* Exhibit advocacy and decision-making skills autonomously in relation to patient care.
* Contribute to, and maintain, an integrative theatre service offering flexibility where appropriate to patients, their carers and the multidisciplinary team.
* React dynamically or take direction to changing demands, situations and pressures in the department and prioritise accordingly.
* Participate in investigations of accidents, incidents and complaints, contributing to planning and implementation of improvements.
* Ensure confidentiality and safeguarding of patient records in accordance with policies and guidelines around GDPR.
* Attend and contribute in departmental meetings and other forums as delegated.
* Demonstrate understanding and adhere to the organisations Safeguarding Policies.
Specific Skills
* Assess patient care needs and develop, implement and evaluate plans of care, ensuring high standards of evidence-based practice using established models of care.
* Act as a scrubbed member of the nursing team, carrying out safety checks of swabs, instruments and needles in conjunction with a second person and immediately acting on any discrepancies.
* Scrub for a variety of specialties and complexity of cases.
* Perform a dual role as per hospital policy following risk assessment of each situation in order to ensure patient safety and demonstrating assessed skills and competencies, with underpinning knowledge.
* Act as a circulating member of the Theatre team.
* Ensure all Theatre equipment is checked as suitable for use prior to each patient's operation.
* Assist with other members of the team in the preparation and clearing of Theatres.
* Assist in the safe handling, transfer and positioning of patients between all areas of the theatre department.
* Assist with the labelling and dispatch of the theatre specimens.
* Assist in the compiling of the operations register. Maintain accurate patient documentation.
* To use the correct procedure when handing a patient into the care of another nurse, giving the correct information and instruction.
* To undertake on-call sessions as required.
* Work within the remit of HMT and local Policy and Procedures.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience as a Registered Nurse/Health Care Professional.
* NHS or Independent sector experience.
* Experience of working closely with clinicians of varying seniority.
* Experience of working with the peri-operative environment.
Qualifications
* Educated to Diploma/Degree level or equivalent.
* Registered NMC or HPC Healthcare qualification.
* Evidence of recent professional development.
* Surgical First Assistant Qualification.
Knowledge and Skills
* Able to scrub for a variety of specialties and complexities of surgery, or progress towards this.
* Ability to analyze and prioritise.
* Ability to work under pressure to tight and competing deadlines.
* Perform dual role where risk assessed as safe to do so.
* Act as a circulating member of the Theatre team.
* Assisting with other members of the team in the preparation and clearing of Theatres.
* Assisting with the labelling and dispatch of the theatre specimens.
* Assisting in the compiling of the operations register.
* To use the correct procedure when handing a patient into the care of another healthcare professional, giving the correct information and instruction.
* To undertake on-call sessions as required.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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